LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
7,537 km
4,683 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,537 km
4,683 mi / 4,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAQ REC
Airport Name La Abraq Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code LAQ REC
ICAO Code HLLQ SBRF
City Al Bayda' Recife
Country Libya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Recife
Elevation 2,157 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 32.790000, 21.960000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,537 kilometers (4,683 miles / 4,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Al Bayda', it's 02:17 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,124 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than La Abraq Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the La Abraq Airport (LAQ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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